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Ricoh 7x21 ZCF (1 Viewer)
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Hi Ignatz,:hi:
Welcome to Bird Forum!
Can you give us more information about the binocular? Such as what it looks like and any printing on it and the like. Ricoh now owns Pentax and sells its binoculars under the Pentax name.
There is a Pentax 8x21 UCF R binocular which looks like this:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/sport-optics/products/UCF_R_8x21 The CF R means Center Focus Reverse Porro prism.
ZCF usually meant traditional porro prism binoculars (The CF meant Center Focus) which looked like this Pentax 8x30 binocular:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/sport-optics/products/PCF_CW_8x30
Bob
Welcome to Bird Forum!
Can you give us more information about the binocular? Such as what it looks like and any printing on it and the like. Ricoh now owns Pentax and sells its binoculars under the Pentax name.
There is a Pentax 8x21 UCF R binocular which looks like this:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/sport-optics/products/UCF_R_8x21 The CF R means Center Focus Reverse Porro prism.
ZCF usually meant traditional porro prism binoculars (The CF meant Center Focus) which looked like this Pentax 8x30 binocular:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/sport-optics/products/PCF_CW_8x30
Bob
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henry link
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Here's a photo of a circa 1990 Ricoh binocular brochure. The 7x50 is clearly the same binocular that was sold by Orion Telescopes under the "Adlerblick" brand name, so it's likely the same Japanese maker produced both the Orions and Ricohs. Looks like the eye relief is very short on the 7x21.
My recollection is that the Ricohs were never widely available and only lasted a few years. I saw the 7x21 and picked up the brochure at a local camera shop, back when we still had local camera shops.
Henry
My recollection is that the Ricohs were never widely available and only lasted a few years. I saw the 7x21 and picked up the brochure at a local camera shop, back when we still had local camera shops.
Henry
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That is one neat little binocular!:t:
The brochure says it has a "user adjustable distance estimating scale" and as a 7x it should have very generous depth of field so when you are, say, focused sharply on a Robin on your lawn you can estimate how far it is from you.
Bob
The brochure says it has a "user adjustable distance estimating scale" and as a 7x it should have very generous depth of field so when you are, say, focused sharply on a Robin on your lawn you can estimate how far it is from you.
Bob
Yes, Binastro, they are fun. A friend said they are adorable. The markings are distance but they're not set properly and I'm reluctant to touch the incredably small screw that holds it in place. That's great information about Porro. Now I have three reasons for my user name.
Chris
Chris
Agoraphobia, Chris, or just don't want to drop them ? Just kidding
, for these I'd look to a nice belt case with a magnetic closure to the flap and have them near to hand.I guess the high light levels where you are will aid viewing with the comparatively small objective.
Large focus wheels are good in my world, it certainly helps when wearing gloves in cold weather, and for such a gem I guess the fine focus is really easy.
Best wishes,
Agoraphobia, Chris, or just don't want to drop them ? Just kidding
I guess the high light levels where you are will aid viewing with the comparatively small objective.
Large focus wheels are good in my world, it certainly helps when wearing gloves in cold weather, and for such a gem I guess the fine focus is really easy.
Best wishes,
It's always a shock when one drops something. Eventually I will take them outside.
The desert at 3500ft is very bright; pinhole binoculars would work here. What's it like in East Anglia?
Focusing is easy, holding them is hard.
Hi Annabeth,
I won't! I feel lucky to have them. They're from ebay; I was the only bidder!
Chris
That reads very much as an 'I'd like one too' post, Annabeth, and why not :t:
High summer aside we enjoy all the delights low light intensity here (comparatively high latitude) and being past the autumnal equinox now my main bins are light gatherers like 7x42 or 8.5x45 or bigger. FYI and apologies for going off-topic there is a new polarised binocular from Byfield Optics that would work very well in your world (there's a review in the BF Equipment reviews or go google).
That little gem you bought looks in mint condition, nice find.
Gijs van Ginkel
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Ignatz,
I came across a 7x21 by Adler called Carton Lux or it is a model by Carton called Adler. It is identical to the one you showed, without the distance indication on the focussing wheel. It seems to be made for the German market since it mentions "winkel" 7,1 degrees FOV or it is meant to suggest that it is made in Germany. The last suggestion does not seem likely, since somewhere else is printed "Japan MB".
I came across a 7x21 by Adler called Carton Lux or it is a model by Carton called Adler. It is identical to the one you showed, without the distance indication on the focussing wheel. It seems to be made for the German market since it mentions "winkel" 7,1 degrees FOV or it is meant to suggest that it is made in Germany. The last suggestion does not seem likely, since somewhere else is printed "Japan MB".
WJC
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The Adlerblick Fernglasser seemed to enjoy a nice ride for a while, here in the States. But, it was made by Carton in Japan.
A2GG
Beth
surprised there was only one bidder...that's a nice find...enjoy getting out and using them.
